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☆ Product managers rule Silicon Valley. Not everyone is happy about it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Amanda Hoover | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Several companies, from Airbnb to Snap, are now reconsidering the utility of product managers entirely, while others claim that the product manager's reign will only expand in the age of AI. Advertisement"The shift in power moved from engineering to product managers," says Hubert Palan, the CEO of Productboard, a company that provides software for product managers. "The product manager is at the center of everything," says Avi Siegel, a former product manager who's working on his own startup, Momentum. Whether their coworkers are happy about it or not, product managers are gaining recognition. "The future really does belong to product managers," says Frank Fusco, a product manager turned CEO of a software company called Silicon Society.

Persons: Elle, Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella, YouTube's Neal Mohan, Gamble, Hubert Palan, doesn't, Avi Siegel, who's, Aaron, he's, ZipRecruiter, Zippia, I've, they're, Palan, Meg Watson, Watson, Brian Chesky, Paul Graham —, Frank Fusco, Fusco Organizations: LinkedIn, Procter, Hewlett, Packard, Microsoft, Apple, Google, Companies, Big Tech, Carnegie Mellon University, . News, McKinsey, Software, Spotify, Chesky, Silicon Society

☆ LGBTQ Afghans say they face abuse in detention as Taliban crackdown intensifies
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Billy Stockwell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

“He grabbed me from behind, tore my clothes apart and raped me,” Sohrab – whose name has been changed for security reasons – told CNN in October. Transgender and gender non-conforming people are being “consistently” targeted at Taliban checkpoints due to their choice of clothing, human rights groups said. “I will never forget when the Taliban came to our house,” Samiar Nazari, a 22-year-old transgender man, told CNN. Other human rights groups have documented instances of extrajudicial detention, conducted out of the public eye. With little sign that the Taliban will improve their record on human rights, many in the country feel abandoned by the international community.

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AdvertisementU.S. News and World Report released its annual list of the best places to retire in America. 1 on U.S. News and World Report's new list of the best places to retire. Prioritizing happiness means some more expensive places ranked higher on the list of best places to retire. AdvertisementTake Jim and Ellen Diamond, a retired couple in their 80s who were living in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, a suburb of New York City. AdvertisementBelow are the 24 best places to retire in the US, according to U.S. News and World Report.

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☆ Brendan Carr wrote the FCC chapter in ‘Project 2025.’ Now he’s Trump’s pick for the agency
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Brian Stelter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

New York CNN —President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr, wasted no time in stating his priorities on Sunday night. Carr is now the senior Republican at the agency, which meant he was widely expected to get the chairman appointment. As chairman, Carr may be able to steer generous federal subsidies to Starlink. In his Project 2025 chapter, Carr laid out an agenda for the federal agency under a future Trump administration. The FCC chairman during Trump’s first term in office, Ajit Pai, had a very different set of priorities.

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On the right, familiar conspiracy theories about voting popularized by President-elect Donald Trump continued to circulate. NewsGuard said there was “no evidence” that Starlink was used to interfere with the presidential election in Trump’s favor. As the 2024 election results were reported, social media users on the left began to speculate about Musk’s role in vote counting. “Kamala Harris left us a breadcrumb,” one TikTok user said about the updated language on the fund’s website in a video that received over 700,000 views. CISA responded to this speculation on its website’s “Rumor vs. Reality” resource, where it has debunked election misinformation.

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☆ The election proved the media is in crisis. Here’s what it needs to do to regain its relevance
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Brian Stelter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

What can news outlets do to regain trust and appeal to new audiences without alienating existing readers and viewers? For the past week, CNN’s media team has been receiving feedback from readers of the Reliable Sources newsletter. Mainstream media outlets have been losing public trust for decades, particularly among Republicans, but also among Democrats and independents. Maybe, CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan commented last week, the media collectively spent “too much time obsessing about polling (where did that get us?) As long as President-elect Donald Trump keeps repeating lies and raising controversies, the press will be seen as a hostile force by many Trump voters.

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☆ Menendez brothers: Los Angeles County district attorney election result adds pall of uncertainty over possible release of Lyle and Erik Menendez
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Ramon Sanchez | Matthew J. Friedman | Ray Sanchez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

“Before I can make any decision about the Menendez brothers’ case, I will need to become thoroughly familiar with the relevant facts, the evidence and the law,” Hochman said in a statement. “I think that you’re not going to see Hochman having a press conference about the Menendez case. Gavin Newson supporting the brothers in a bid for clemency, which could free the brothers immediately – possibly before Hochman’s term as district attorney begins. Gruber said Hochman could ask for the December 11 hearing to be moved to a later date and divert attention to his new term away from the Menendez case. Netflix also released a documentary on the Menendez case, featuring both men discussing what led to the killings.

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☆ California governor calls special session to protect liberal policies from Trump presidency
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Gavin Newsom, a fierce critic of former President Donald Trump, on Thursday called for lawmakers to convene a special session later this year to safeguard the state’s progressive policies on climate change, reproductive rights and immigration ahead of another Trump presidency. The move — a day after the former president resoundingly defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential race — effectively reignited California’s resistance campaign against conservative policies that state Democratic leaders started during the first Trump administration. California’s move is part of a growing discussion among Democratic state officials across the country seeking to protect policies that face threats under Trump’s leadership. Newsom and Democratic lawmakers said they are acting now to shield the state’s policies that have made it a leader in the nation. “He wants to be seen as a political revivalist, and so that puts him front and center,” McCuan said.

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☆ Trump has long threatened the media. Press freedom groups fear he might make good on it
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Liam Reilly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

New York CNN —Press freedom groups sounded the alarm Wednesday on the potential dangers facing journalists under a second Trump administration, denouncing threats from the president-elect and his associates to undermine the news media. “On the campaign trail and during his previous administration, President-elect Donald Trump has frequently deployed violent language and threats against the media. His election to a second term in office marks a dangerous moment for American journalism and global press freedom,” Reporters Without Borders said. In the run-up to Election Day, Trump repeatedly threatened the Fourth Estate, often employing extreme and authoritarian rhetoric. In the wake of Tuesday’s election, press freedom advocates remain concerned about the longer-term implications of legal threats that journalists could face.

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Three-time Emmy-winning journalist and Los Angeles TV news anchor Chauncy Glover died unexpectedly on Tuesday, his family announced. His family announced the news in a statement to KCAL, writing: "We, Sherry and Robert Glover, along with Chauncy’s beloved family, are devastated by the unimaginable loss of our beloved Chauncy. Before working with KCAL in Los Angeles, Glover was the first Black male main anchor for Houston’s KTRK, where he was on the air for eight years, according to KCAL. One of his accomplishments outside of his journalistic career was founding "The Chauncy Glover Project," a mentoring program created to help develop "inner-city teenage boys into upstanding and accomplished gentlemen," according to its website. "Chauncy’s compassion and dedication to helping others, especially through the Chauncy Glover Project, changed countless lives and inspired so many young men to pursue their dreams,” his family wrote in their statement.

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☆ Police arrest man charged with threatening and shooting neighbor in the neck after standoff
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

John Herbert Sawchak, 54, was arrested in connection with allegedly shooting his neighbor, Davis Moturi, 34, in the neck on Oct. 23. The arrest came as police admitted they had failed Moturi by failing to prevent Sawchack's ongoing harassment, following a number of complaints. “But I will say this, we had no reason to suspect that he would shoot the neighbor from inside the house,” O’Hara added. O'Hara said that the shooting was caused by Moturi cutting a tree that had been planted by the suspect and his mother. He was charged last week in Hennepin County with attempted murder, first-degree assault and felony harassment and stalking, enhanced for racial bias in connection with the Moturi shooting.

Persons: John Herbert Sawchak, Davis Moturi, Sawchak, Brian O’Hara, ” O’Hara, O'Hara, Moturi, O’Hara, “, —, ”, Jacob Frey, Frey Organizations: Minneapolis Police, Minneapolis City, Members, Moturi Locations: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, O’Hara

☆ College in the US was too expensive, so these students opted for Europe
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

As college tuition fees soar, more American students are going abroad. Beyond cheaper tuition, college abroad can offer multiple benefits, including exposure to new cultures. It sounded like a dream to her: a chance to live abroad and earn an affordable college degree. Now, out of the 350 high school students his company works with yearly, 10 to 20% apply to college abroad, he said. Related storiesThe benefits of college abroad go beyond costIn many US colleges, students declare a major after their freshman year.

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☆ Washington Post will not endorse a candidate in 2024 presidential election, breaking decades of tradition
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Hadas Gold | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —For the first time in decades, The Washington Post will not endorse a candidate in this year’s presidential election, the newspaper’s publisher announced Friday. “The Washington Post will not be making an endorsement of a presidential candidate in this election. Nor in any future presidential election,” Will Lewis said in a published statement. “We are returning to our roots of not endorsing presidential candidates.”The Post has endorsed a presidential candidate in every election since the 1980s. Trump called the Post “The Fake News Washington Post” and derided it as Amazon’s “chief lobbyist.”Trump directly accused Amazon of not paying enough taxes and taking advantage of the US Postal Service, among other claims.

Persons: “, ” Will Lewis, Lewis, ”, ” Lewis, Jeff Bezos, David Shipley, ” Shipley, Marty Baron, Donald Trump, Bezos, ” Baron, Trump, Amazon’s, ” Trump, Baron, Patrick Soon, Kamala Harris Organizations: New, New York CNN, Washington Post, Amazon, CNN, Bezos, News Washington Post, US Postal Service, Pentagon, Microsoft, Los Angeles Times Locations: New York, Washington

☆ Pakistani police fire tear gas at protesting students as anger spreads over alleged on-campus rape
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Lahore, Pakistan AP —Pakistani police fired tear gas and charged at student protesters who ransacked a college building Thursday, as anger spread over an alleged on-campus rape, prompting the government to shut schools, colleges and universities for two days. Tensions have been high on college campuses since reports of the alleged rape in the eastern city of Lahore spread on social media, and protests have broken out in four cities. Thursday’s violence started when hundreds of students demonstrated outside a campus in the city of Rawalpindi in Punjab province. They also arrested a man who is accused of spreading misinformation on social media about the alleged rape and inciting students to violence. But Punjab police on Thursday urged people to share any information about the alleged rape.

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☆ Missing Broadway dancer: ‘Hamilton’ cast member Zelig Williams’ family hires private investigator
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Chelsea Bailey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Zelig Williams was last seen on October 3 at his home in Columbia, South Carolina, according to a statement from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. The family filed a missing person report the following day after the 28-year-old failed to contact them, the department said. Minutes later, Williams’ friends in New York received a concerning message from his iPhone, Corbett-Jacobs said. Williams was “spotted driving in the area of the Congaree National Park,” the Richland County Sheriff’s Department said in its news release. Courtesy Ashley ConcannonA ‘remarkable’ talentOn Monday, Williams’ family piled into a car with Cleveland to begin retracing Zelig’s last known movements.

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Covered by homeowners insurance: Not covered by homeowners insurance: FireWaterTheftVandalismHail , wind, lightning*, wind, lightning* Damage by a falling tree Maintenance and repairFloodEarthquake* Standard homeowners insurance covers hail damage, but there may be an exclusion if you live somewhere that gets a lot of it. Contact Information for Major Homeowners Insurance ProvidersState FarmClaims Phone Number: 800-732-5246Website: www.statefarm.comAllstateClaims Phone Number: 800-255-7828Website: www.allstate.comGEICOClaims Phone Number: 800-841-3000Website: www.geico.comUSAAClaims Phone Number: 800-531-8722Website: www.usaa.comLiberty MutualClaims Phone Number: 800-225-2467Website: www.libertymutual.comTips for a Smooth Homeowners Insurance Claim ProcessThough most homeowners insurance companies make it pretty easy to file a claim, the process can still be intimidating if you've never been through it before. Homeowners insurance claim FAQWhat should I do immediately after damage occurs? If your home insurance claim is denied, contact your insurance company to find out why, then file an appeal. She’s reviewed life insurance and pet insurance companies and has written numerous explainers on travel insurance, credit, debt, and home insurance.

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“I have had two spectacular Notre Dame law clerks. The traditional elite law schools dominate Supreme Court clerkships, with many justices hiring clerks from the same law schools they themselves attended and maintaining close links with faculty members. Barrett, who graduated from Notre Dame Law School, is the only member of the current court not to have a law degree from Harvard or Yale. Within that context, Notre Dame is scrapping with other law schools for the remaining clerkships and has performed well. Another conservative-aligned law school that is making inroads is George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School in Virginia, which has also placed some graduates in Supreme Court clerkships.

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The nation is finally beginning to see that “country music is for everyone,” and Mickey Guyton loves it. Guyton, 41, has been a trailblazer in country music for years: In 2021, she became the first Black woman to co-host the Academy of Country Music Awards and the first Black woman solo artist to be nominated for a Grammy in a country music category. “Country music is a very universal music about life, and we’re all living, right? Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” will compete for best country album at the Grammys, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “But there’s one thing you can’t stop: It’s the amount of people that are singing country music.

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While dogs are a man's best friend, they do add risk to a household and present challenges when you shop for homeowners insurance if you've run into the dog breeds insurance blacklist. Here's how dog breeds can affect your homeowners insurance, including the specific types of aggressive dog breeds that might increase your premiums or limit coverage options. The Most Commonly Restricted Dog BreedsDog breeds insurance blacklist usually varies by carrier, but here are some of the most common dog breeds that homeowners insurance companies tend to restrict. Dog Breeds Banned by Homeowners Insurance FAQHow do I find out if my dog is on the dog breeds insurance blacklist? Yes, some homeowners insurance companies that don't restrict dog breeds include State Farm, Chubb, and USAA.

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Last year, Son — who says he uses ChatGPT every day — is said to have met with Sam Altman, the A.I. That included talks for Son to provide up to $1 billion in funding to Altman and Jony Ive, the designer behind the iPhone, to create an A.I.-powered replacement for the smartphone. Bloomberg reported that SoftBank had hoped to be part of OpenAI’s last fund-raising round, but was instead wait-listed. Son is also trying to organize the auto industry around the use of A.I. The strike poses a significant threat to the U.S. economy, with analysts estimating it could cost up to $7.5 billion a week.

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At least 230 people have been killed across six states in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which made landfall in Florida's Big Bend on Sept. 26, as a category 4 storm. Devastation from the storm and subsequent flooding have inundated Florida’s Gulf Coast to the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia, and left millions without power.

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These are the best credit cards for bad credit in 2024, according to Business Insider's team of credit card experts. Discover it Secured Credit Card ReviewBest for 1.5% Cash Back: Capital One Quicksilver Secured Cash Rewards Credit CardThe Capital One Quicksilver Secured Cash Rewards Credit Card is a secured credit card that earns a straightforward 1.5% cash back on all purchases with no limits. US Bank Altitude Go Secured Credit Card ReviewBest for Everyday Expenses: Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards Secured Credit CardThe Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards Secured Credit Card is another good option for maximizing your rewards earnings. Credit Cards for Bad Credit Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat are the main benefits of credit cards for bad credit? Upgrade to an unsecured credit card — Secured credit cards are meant to be a stepping stone to better financial products.

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☆ Smartmatic and Newsmax reach settlement in election defamation case
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Zoë Richards | Zoë Richards Is A Politics Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Smartmatic and Newsmax have reached a settlement in the voting technology company’s election defamation lawsuit against the right-wing news outlet shortly before the case was set to go to trial. The lawsuit focused on Newsmax's false claims that Smartmatic's machines rigged the 2020 presidential election for Joe Biden. Smartmatic sued Newsmax Media in 2021, alleging it claimed Smartmatic’s devices rigged the 2020 election. Former President Donald Trump and his allies have continued to promote false claims that the 2020 election results were manipulated to favor Biden. Smartmatic in April settled a similar defamation lawsuit against One America News for a sum that was not disclosed publicly.

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☆ Newsmax faces ‘bet-your-company’ defamation trial over 2020 election lies
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Marshall Cohen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Washington CNN —Jury selection is set to begin Thursday in a closely watched defamation trial pitting voting technology company Smartmatic against the right-wing cable network Newsmax, in a high-stakes case over the airing of false 2020 election claims. The Newsmax case revolves around the same false claims, championed by former President Donald Trump and his Republican allies, that the 2020 election was rigged by Smartmatic software and others. The Florida-based company sued Newsmax and other right-wing outlets and figures in 2021, alleging that its reputation was destroyed by the lies. The Newsmax case will test the legal limits of publishing lies about the 2020 election, and the trial will play out during the final stretch of the 2024 campaign. ‘Dozens’ of defamatory reportsAfter mainstream news outlets – and even Fox News – projected that Democratic nominee Joe Biden would win the 2020 election, Trump and his surrogates falsely claimed that he won.

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☆ Denmark is the No. 1 country for quality of life—Canada and New Zealand also made the top 10 list
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

U.S. News and World Report recently released its ranking of the best countries in the world based on quality of life. The best countries for quality of life were scored across the following metrics:AffordableGood job marketEconomically stableFamily-friendlyIncome equalityPolitically stableSafeWell-developed public education systemWell-developed public health systemOne country noticeably missing from the top 10 is the United States. The United States ranked poorly in the metrics used to rank the best countries for quality of life — No. 49 for countries seen as not bureaucratic, Elliot Davis, reporter at U.S. News and World Report, tells CNBC Make It. "In terms of perceptions, they aren't seen as providing just quite as good a quality of life for its people as other countries."

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